Try This Candied Orange Peel Once And You'll Never Throw Out Another Peel Again

We love finding cool ways to use the whole piece of produce so we can cut down on food waste. Enter, our newest foodie crush, candied orange peels. We'll walk you through what they are, how to make a homemade version, and how to use them. These candies are one a"peel"ing treat you won't want to miss out on!

So What Is A Candied Orange Peel?

In culinary terms, to "candy" something means to sweeten with crystallized sugar. Common items that are candied include nuts, fruits, and citrus peels. Usually, a sweet crust of sugar forms during the candying process. Consider us sold!

Ingredients:

Instructions:

Step #1: Prep Step

Rinse the oranges in fruit and veggie wash (we recommend Rebel Green Fruit & Veggie Clean, available at Target, Walmart, and local health food stores). Then, line a sheet pan with parchment paper, and place a cooling rack into that pan; set on counter.

Step #2: Get To Peeling

Using peeler, slowly peel the orange in as long of strips as possible. Next, using a paring knife, scrape as much of the white pith off the inside of the peel as you can. This helps to decrease the natural bitterness of the peel and allows the sugar to stick better.

How To Use Candied Orange Peels

Now that we have a foolproof recipe for candied peels, what should we do with them? These homemade snacks are perfect in many baked recipes or would be an inventive addition to homemade trail mix. They could even be enjoyed solo as a sweet snack. Candied orange peels are also a cool garnish to top cocktails.